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Airbus presented a broad range of uncrewed aerial systems at ILA Berlin 2026, including new combat, tactical and logistics drones such as the U145, U760 Ravenstorm and U680 Bird of Prey. The company highlighted its expanding autonomous flight portfolio designed to support multi-domain military operations across Europe.
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Perennial Autonomy has been awarded a three-year, $500 million IDIQ contract to provide AI-driven counter-unmanned aerial systems to the U.S. Department of War. The contract, coordinated by Joint Interagency Task Force 401, will support deployment of autonomous defense systems across multiple operational theaters.
Lockheed Martin successfully intercepted a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile launched from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher and coordinated through the Sanctum counter-unmanned aerial system. The demonstration highlighted a rapidly integrated, scalable and modular counter-drone defense capability.
Swarm Aero has selected Honeywell Aerospace’s TPE331 turboprop engine to power its large-scale, multi-mission Group 5 uncrewed aircraft system. The companies are collaborating on aircraft design, development and operations as Swarm advances production of its next-generation UAV platform.
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 evaluated the SkyValor counter-drone system during operational testing at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. The system demonstrated the ability to detect, track, identify and defeat small unmanned aerial systems while supporting layered border security operations.
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Sep 18, 2025
Preparing the UAS Workforce of the Future
As the unmanned aircraft systems industry transitions to more complex operations under 14 CFR 108, there is a growing need for certified professionals with specialized skills in automation, safety and mission management. A structured certification system, aligned to consensus-based standards and supported by academic and industry partnerships, is needed to prepare a job-ready workforce. Read More.
Sep 24, 2024
Safeguarding America
The Air and Marine Operations MQ-9 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Read More.
In the dynamic realm of UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), where innovation knows no bounds, the need for a resilient and interconnected ecosystem has never been more paramount. The UAS industry has evolved at a remarkable pace, transforming the way we approach countless sectors, from agriculture and infrastructure to public safety and beyond. However, to fully realize the potential of UAS technology, we must cultivate a strong ecosystem that can support its growth and sustainability. Read More.
Nov 21, 2023
Growing UAS Precision Agriculture
Elbit Systems of America brought its high-flying Hermes 450 to the farm fields of North Dakota to demonstrate how it can improve precision agriculture. Sarah Lovas admits that she’s something of a science nerd, which explains why she volunteered to participate in a precision agriculture research project using an Elbit Systems of America medium-sized unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to survey crops. Read More.
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